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How is your senescence live cell analysis assay any different from an X-Gal assay?
This assay detects the same activity as X-Gal but it is more sensitive. If a visual difference is detected with…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can your cellular senescence live cell analysis assay (ENZ-KIT130) be used with non-adherent cells?
ENZ-KIT130 can be used on any mammalian cells, including suspension cells. The only protocol modification required is to spin down…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Do I need to incubate the cells in an incubator with 5% CO2 when using Cellular senescence live cell analysis assay (ENZ-KIT130)?
ENZ-KIT130 is performed on live cells, so the incubation steps should be performed under their normal growth conditions. In other…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
When using the Cellular senescence live cell analysis assay (ENZ-KIT130), what is the best incubation time, 4 hours or overnight?
An overnight incubation will give better results, especially with cells that may have lower SA-b-galactosidase activity.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
How long can the cells be saved until analysis by flow cytometry when using the Cellular senescence live cell analysis assay (ENZ-KIT130)?
Analyzing the results within a few hours is recommended because this assay uses live cells. If the cells lyse, the dye…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can ENZ-KIT130 be used with cells expressing GFP?
ENZ-KIT130 is not recommended for use on GFP-expressing cells because of the emission spectra overlap between GFP and the fluorogenic…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
When using the Cellular senescence live cell analysis assay(ENZ-KIT130), how long does the fluorescence last?
The fluorescence will last for several hours to one day.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Why does the cell pre-treatment solution in ENZ-KIT130 appear to be toxic to my cells?
The cell pre-treatment solution is non-toxic to cells and should not induce cell death. However, some cell types do experience…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What is the purpose of the cell pre-treatment solution in ENZ-KIT130?
There are two main types of b-galactosidases in senescent cells: SA-b-galactosidase and lysosomal b-galactosidase. The latter can only be detected…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Are ENZ-KIT129 and ENZ-KIT130 compatible with any cell line?
The SA-b-galactosidase is a universal marker for any senescent cell and this assay is not cell type-specific.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023